Private foundation · EIN 16-1643936 · Woodland Hls, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Dovana Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $51K. 30% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$2.1M
Median grant
$51K
Stays in CA
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2025

27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gallatin Valley Land TrustBozeman, MTProtecting open space and building trails for generations to come$721K
The Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CAPreservation of public land and parks$106K
Bozeman SymphonyBozeman, MTTo engage, unite, and uplift the human experience in montana through music and the arts.$105K
Montana Land RelianceHelena, MTTo permanently protect agricultural lands, fish and wildlife habitat, and open space.$105K
Livingston Healthcare FoundationLivingston, MTTo provide the community with quality health care that accommodates specific needs.$79K
California Wildlife CenterMalibu, CAWildlife/enviromental conservation$78K
Park County Community FoundationLivingston, MTTo address community challenges by convening community groups and leaders to participate in discussion and innovative action around the iss…$78K
Park County Environmental CouncilLivingston, MTSafeguarding the land, water and wildlife of park county.$78K
Shane Lalani Center for the ArtsLivingston, MTProvide educational opportunities for young people who are passionate about the arts$77K
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NETo grow relationships and resources to support the university of nebraska.$77K
Downtown Women's CenterLos Angeles, CATo help alleviate or end homelessness in the greater los angeles area, and to provide supportive services to the needy.$75K
Friends of Park CountyLivingston, MTManaging growth to protect and enhance sustainable working lands, and healthy natural resources$75K
Taking the ReinsLos Angeles, CAPromote environment, equestrian activities$75K
The Midnight MissionLos Angeles, CAResources and support services for the homeless through job training, education, emergency services$51K
New England ConservatoryBoston, MAMusic education$50K
Luminis Heatlh Anne Arundel Medical Center FoundationAnnapolis, MDTo provide the tools, training and resources needed to care for all people throughout their lifetimes.$50K
Dressage Foundation IncLincoln, NETo cultivate and provide financial support for the advancement of dressage in the united states.$50K
Chesapeake Conservancy IncAnnapolis, MDUse of technology to enhance the pace and quality of conservation, build parks, trails and public access sites.$49K
Southern California Equestrian SportsRedlands, CAFostering amateur sports competitioneducation$25K
Farm to School of Park CountyLivingston, MTTo connect communities with fresh, local and healthy food choices.$10K
Malibu Mountain Rescue Team IncAgoura Hills, CAPurchase critical rescue equipment$10K
Montana Outdoor Science SchoolBozeman, MTUnderstanding nature and science through educational experience.$10K
Livingston Food Pantry of Park CountyLivingston, MTThe mission is to ensure that no person in livingston or park county, montana, ever suffers from food insufficiency.$10K
Montana Wilderness SchoolBozeman, MTTo provide empowering expeditionary wilderness courses to youth that foster personal growth and cultivate a conservation ethic through conn…$10K
Park County Senior CenterLivingston, MTTo promote the physical, intellectual, and social well-being of the aging population in park county, montana.$10K
Windhorse Equine LearningBozeman, MTTo empower kids and teens to discover and realize their full potential through experiential learning with horses.$10K
The Topanga SymphonyTopanga, CATo support a community orchestra and present a regular program of free concerts open to the public.$5,000

By state: Montana 14 · California 8 · Nebraska 2 · Maryland 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

The Dovana Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodland Hls, California, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Dovana Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Dovana Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.1M across 27 grants, a median of $51K.

Where does The Dovana Foundation Inc give?

Montana (14 grants), California (8 grants), Nebraska (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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